Small Breeds: Which One To Choose?

If you are considering getting a small dog, you may be wondering which one to choose. The answer is: it depends on what you are looking for and your possibilities. Although they share the same dimensions, they do not have the same characteristics and the same personality.

Small breed considerations

When it comes to small dogs, there is a belief that they can easily fit into homes with little space,  or that they don’t need a lot of outdoor physical activity. While these claims are true for many dogs, for others they are not.

In any case,  if you want to live with small dogs, you must remember that your responsibilities towards them are not therefore less. And if you let yourself be guided by appearances and fashion, then yours is probably not the right choice.

So, before choosing the breed, or a half-breed, think carefully about the type of dog you are looking for.

 Without a doubt,  it is best to seek advice from a veterinarian or someone who works with animals. They will certainly be able to tell you which dog is right for you.

Some information on small dogs

Small dogs are those that weigh no more than 10 kilograms. 

Here are some advantages (and disadvantages) of this type of dog:

• They are often on alert. They are likely to bark at any time of day or night for noises or sounds they hear, for people approaching your home, etc.
• They are longer-lived  than large breed dogs.

• The expenses for feeding, for the vet, for the care and for the accessories will be less  than those for large dogs.
• They are easier to  wash, style, and generally handle.
• It is easier to move them from one place to another. You can also use a pet carrier.
• You will have less problems taking them with you on the road in different means of transport. They will be more easily accepted in hotels and public places.

Consider these examples if you want a small dog

If you want your dog to adapt to your lifestyle, pay attention to these examples:

1- You live in a small apartment where only adults live. You are not a lover of physical activity and you do not have much time to devote to dog hygiene. You already have another animal. Your companion could be one of the following races:

• Toy poodle
• Dwarf bum
• Bichon Havanais
• Bichon à poil fris
• Brussels Griffon
• Maltese

2- You own a house with a small garden where children and other animals live. It doesn’t matter how much time you have to take it out. Choose these playful little dogs:

• French Bulldog
• Boston Terrier
• English Toy Spaniel
• Pug
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

More information that will help you choose the right breed for you

Also consider these options:

3- Your home is small. You have little time to take it for a walk and to dedicate yourself to its hygiene. You have no children and you have other animals. And in addition to a good companion, also look for a guard dog. In this case, choose the following breeds:

• Pomeranian
• Tibetan spaniel
• Bolognese
• Australian Terrier

4- You live near parks or woods and enjoy physical activity, but you don’t want to spend a lot of time on your dog’s hygiene. You have children and other animals. You want a companion for your walks and you would also like to play with him. The ideal breeds are these:

• Cairn terrier
• Norfolk terrier
• Miniature Schnauzer
• West Highland White Terrier.